DIY InventoryLetting a property in Wiltshire: a landlord’s guide
Licensing, certificates, deposits and the local figures for landlords letting in Wiltshire.
General information as at October 2026, not legal advice. Always check the council’s current scheme before letting.
Landlord licensing in Wiltshire
- Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme.
- Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme (council enforcement policy, 2024); only national mandatory HMO licensing applies (five or more people from two or more households).
Separately, every large HMO (5 or more people forming 2 or more households) needs a mandatory HMO licence anywhere in England. Source: Wiltshire Council.
Wiltshire Council: private renting and licensing
Safety certificates
- Gas Safety (CP12): every 12 months, by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- EICR: at least every 5 years, by a qualified electrician.
- EPC: rated E or above, valid for 10 years.
- Alarms: a smoke alarm on every storey, and a carbon monoxide alarm in rooms with a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).
Book a Gas Safety certificate, EICR or EPC in Wiltshire at a fixed price, and keep track of expiry dates in the free landlord dashboard.
Deposits and the inventory
Protect the deposit in the DPS, TDS or mydeposits within 30 days. At the end, the scheme decides any dispute on the evidence, above all the check-in compared with the check-out, so the inventory is what protects you.
What to record in Wiltshire homes
- Stone and thatched cottages in the villages: photograph thatch, damp at the base of walls and timber windows, and note fire safety advice.
- Listed homes in Salisbury, Bradford on Avon and Marlborough: record original features carefully, as repairs need consent.
- Rural homes off the gas network: note the oil tank level, wood burners and any septic tank or private water supply.
- Homes let to service families near Salisbury Plain: record every appliance and furnishing in detail, as postings can end tenancies at short notice.
- Riverside homes on the Avon in Salisbury and Bradford on Avon: check for flood damage, airbricks and watermarks.
- New-build estates in Trowbridge, Chippenham and Melksham: check sealant, flooring and snagging marks, and who maintains shared land.
Homes sold in Wiltshire in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1,677 | £520,133 |
| Terraced | 1,434 | £277,093 |
| Semi-detached | 1,374 | £325,367 |
| Flat or maisonette | 594 | £171,150 |
| Other | 196 | £688,573 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
Letting in Wiltshire: questions
Is there selective licensing in Wiltshire?
No selective licensing scheme. Check the council’s page before letting: schemes are renewed and changed every few years.
What certificates does a landlord need in Wiltshire?
A Gas Safety certificate every 12 months (where there is gas), an electrical safety report (EICR) at least every 5 years, and a valid EPC rated E or above, plus working smoke alarms on every storey and carbon monoxide alarms by fixed combustion appliances.
How long do I have to protect a deposit?
30 days from receiving it, in the DPS, TDS or mydeposits, with the prescribed information given to the tenant in the same 30 days.
Do I need an inventory as a landlord in Wiltshire?
It isn’t a legal requirement, but without a signed check-in record it is very hard to claim anything from the deposit at the end. With DIY Inventory you can do it yourself for £30, or send your tenant a link to do it.